Committed To Our Community
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) is celebrated annually on Jan. 9. It is a day for people to show their support of law enforcement officers nationwide. We would like to thank our community for supporting our Police Department. Throughout the year, many residents show appreciation for our officers by bringing food and other gifts to the station. Other times, it’s a simple thank you to an officer working a detail or a handwritten letter from a family member after a police response to their house.
Today, we would like to recognize the law enforcement officers who chose this difficult career and serve our residents admirably while thanking you — our community — for your support.
Nov. 14 is National Seat Belt Day, which reminds people of the importance of buckling up when riding in or driving a vehicle. Seat belts are easy to take for granted, but they make a massive difference in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, properly wearing a seat belt in the front seat can reduce fatalities in the event of a crash by 45% and prevent moderate-to-critical injuries by 50%.
For additional safety tips and more information on National Seat Belt Day, visit the NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-
The night of Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Children will be out trick-or-treating, and everyone should take precautions to keep Halloween a safe event. From wearing appropriate attire to checking your children’s candy to driving safely, everyone plays a role on this holiday.
Young children should always be accompanied by responsible adults and parents and guardians should set clear rules and expectations for older children who are going out alone. If you’re out driving on Halloween night, please take extra precautions and give yourself extra time to get wherever you’re going.
For tips about costumes, candy and more from the Food and Drug Administration, visit: https://tinyurl.com/HalloweenFDA
For tips about Halloween driving safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, visit: https://tinyurl.com/HalloweenNHTSA
Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜 On Thursday, we gathered on the front lawn of Dartmouth Town Hall to commemorate and acknowledge those who have been lost to overdose.
On this day we remember loved ones who have died from overdose and encourage support and recovery efforts for those impacted by substance use and overdose.
Save a life. An estimated 107,543 people died in 2023 from a drug overdose according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which marks the third straight year that deaths have surpassed 100,000.
To learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day and some helpful tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention click here: https://tinyurl.com/5y7a7r7a.
